11/02/2014

Second Phase Of Lurgan Improvement Scheme Begins

The Roads Service £120,000 improvement scheme being delivered in conjunction with the Lurgan Environmental scheme at Edward Street in the town is set to move into its second phase.

The resurfacing of Edward Street is being carried out in two phases with most elements of the work scheduled to be carried out at weekends.

The first stage of the resurfacing from Millenium Way to Sloan Street is expected to be complete by Monday 17 February.

Work on the second stage of the scheme, from Sloan Street to its junction with the Old Portadown Road will mainly take place at weekends and will involve road closures between Hill Street and Old Portadown Road from 6:00 pm on Saturday 22 February until 6:00 am on Monday 24 February and from 6:00 am on Sunday 2 March until 6:00 am on Monday 3 March.

(CVS/CD)

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